Tennessee Humanities Grants

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

This grant provides funding for innovative arts, culture, humanities, and education projects in Memphis, Miami, and New York City, specifically for 501(c)(3) organizations.

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation is committed to supporting organizations in health, human services, civic affairs, education, and the arts. With an emphasis on serving the greater Nashville community, the foundation allocates funds annually, prioritizing organizations with long-standing relationships with the founders or leadership. Grants are offered for sustaining operations, specific projects or programs, and capital projects, with a focus on broad community benefits and a variety of community needs. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: last business day of May

Deadline: May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Eligible Recipients: Not-for-profit organizations with preservation, conservation, cultural, historical, or archeological missions, including HBCUs, tribal nations, and government entities. Eligible Projects: Must be within the Delta Region, focusing on cultural heritage, public roads, regional music, museums, and more. Priority Criteria: Projects addressing immediate needs, new initiatives, completed within 18 months, and enhancing heritage tourism. Where: Projects within the Delta Region, not on federal property. When: Applications open April 15, 2024, and close May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Selected projects announced by September 2024. Webinar: Optional webinar on April 24 at 10 a.m. CDT. Register here. Contact: For project inquiries, email us. For technical support, contact [email protected].

The Bonnaroo Works Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, seeks to expand its support for nonprofits dedicated to social impact and human development. This grant program aligns with the foundation's mission by channeling resources towards organizations that are actively making a difference in the world through various community-focused initiatives. The fund operates with the strategic priority of fostering positive change, reflecting a theory of change that believes targeted financial support can empower organizations to achieve significant and lasting societal benefits. The fund targets a broad range of beneficiaries, focusing on children and communities through programs in education, music, and arts. It also extends its reach to environmental protection and sustainability efforts, as well as the arts and humanities. The impact goals are to support and nurture initiatives that enhance learning, cultural enrichment, and ecological well-being. The fund generally avoids supporting endowment programs, fundraising events, annual appeals of well-established organizations, or grants to individuals or religious or political causes, thereby concentrating its resources on direct program impact. The Bonnaroo Works Fund prioritizes programs that demonstrate clear objectives and a potential for measurable results. Applicants are required to provide detailed project information, including a comprehensive description, the requested amount, the total project budget, and a timeline. A critical component of the application is a narrative explaining how the success of the efforts will be measured, ensuring that funded projects are accountable and demonstrate tangible outcomes. This emphasis on measurable results reflects the fund's commitment to effective philanthropy. To ensure accountability and transparency, applicants must also provide information about future funding plans and a completed Project Budget Form, along with required organizational documentation. Grants are exclusively made to tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to government agencies, ensuring that funds are directed to legitimate and impactful organizations without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. The average grant allocation ranges from $1,000 to $10,000, signifying a commitment to supporting a diverse portfolio of projects that can achieve meaningful results within these parameters.

Nissan Neighbors is a community-focused initiative that provides charitable contributions and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations working in the areas of education, the environment, and humanitarian aid. The program aims to improve communities by valuing cultural diversity and has been awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars annually since its establishment in 1992. Nissan Foundation Criteria To be considered for funding by Nissan Foundation, organizations must meet the following requirements: Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Have been in existence for more than three years Reflect the mission of Nissan Foundation to build community by valuing cultural diversity Demonstrate intentional design of programming grounded in the importance and benefits of cultural diversity Specify community need(s) addressed and intended outcomes of programming Demonstrate experience with populations served Serve communities where Nissan has a significant operational presence, namely: Southern California Middle Tennessee Central Mississippi Dallas/Ft. Worth Detroit New York City and North Central New Jersey Atlanta

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee that focus on education, medical services, and essential human services.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that create innovative programs to improve the well-being and future prospects of youth in East Tennessee by addressing education, health, and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Tennessee for community-driven projects that benefit local residents across various sectors, excluding operating support and individual grants.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Nashville area for health, education, arts, and community services, focusing on those with established ties to the foundation.

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select Southern states for capital projects and educational programs that aim to improve graduation rates.

This funding opportunity provides $2,000 grants to individual artists in six Southeastern states who have lost essential tools or materials due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote cultural understanding and diversity in communities where Nissan operates, supporting educational programs, cultural events, and heritage projects.